Happy Easter 2015

It was a weekend full of Easter festivities and reminders that He is alive!

 

Ready for their Easter egg hunt at school!

Sweet treats at school!

Egg coloring at Gamaw and Papaws!

Egg hunt at G&P's!

Looking for all the pink and purple eggs! Haha!

Easter baskets at G&P's!

Egg coloring with Baby Hudson!

The Easter bunny came!

Egg hunt at Aunt K's!

Sweet boy, always happy!

Happy Easter!

I'm forgiven because You were forsaken, I'm accepted, You were condemned.

I'm alive and well, Your spirit is within me, because You died and rose again.

Amazing Love, how can it be that You my King would die for me?

Amazing Love, I know it's true and it's my joy to honor You.

In all I do, I honor You.

Life With My Littles

It is an incredibly bittersweet feeling to be in this phase of life where I am meal planning, running to tball, driving to dance, signing up for swim lessons, and lining out summer activities. I love watching the kids experience new things and having the flexibity to be a part of so much of their lives. But, it is also a reminder that our babies are too grown up! I hate to be repetitive here, but it all goes too fast and sometimes I just want to cry that they are not my snuggly little babes anymore.

So, life with my littles is fun, challenging, rewarding, exciting, frustrating, and 100 percent the life I was called to live. Even when I feel like I don't have a clue what I'm doing and I'm certain I am screwing this whole parenting thing up, I cannot imagine spending my days doing anything else.

My Girl

So last post I hinted at behavioral issues with our little Princess. A few pictures to sum up the situation...

Ummmmm so yeah, any questions? Ha.

Everything she is experiencing are typical 3 year old issues combined with a strong will and desire to control. I joke with D that our sweet girl got some of my best traits in the worst way!

This to shall pass. We have survived worse. It's just a phase. Enjoy the good moments, survive the tough ones. Pray for patience and guidance.  --- All the things that get me through each day with my littlest love.

I do adore her and I know her strong will and passion for things will take her very far in life. Even though she is a challenge these days, the funny things she says and does continue to bless my soul. And the fact that she tells me several times a day "I wuv you Mommy, yous my fwiend!" Well, how can you not melt over that! 

Thank you Lord for creating my perfectly stubborn and funny Mallory Grace. Life would not be the same without her!

Answered Prayer

So I mentioned before that I moved the kids to a new school. I had multiple, albeit minor, issues at the old MDO program, but was fully prepared to just tough them out for the remainder of the year. I began calling and praying about what to do with the kids next year because I knew I did not want to return to that school.

We absolutley adored the staff and program that the twins were in last school year. But, I had to pull them out mid-year when we were missing too much school because the kids kept catching every illness going around. And when registration started for this year, I decided I just wanted them in one day a week instead of two.

So, this February I called our old program and they were going to do everything they could do get us back in next school year. Then, just a couple of weeks later they called and said they had a little girl moving which would leave 2 open spots for the twins if we wanted to start after spring break! Also, that would basically guarantee us a spot for next year since we could register with current families.

I was so relieved and thankful! So last Tuesday was the kids first day and they loved it! I left in tears after dropping the kids off because I was overjoyed by how loving and excited the twins teachers were to have them. Mason was still crying every time at drop off at the old school and now, after 3 days at the new program, he has not cried once! He loves his sweet teachers! Mallory enjoys it as well but we are in the middle of some behavioral and communication issues with her so she has had more challenging moments than her Bubba. But, her teachers are sweet and loving but also working very hard with her to improve some of these issues. (More on this later.)

I am thankful for this answered prayer and am looking forward to all the exciting activities at the school through the end of the year.

The first day was St. Patrick's Day...

Fun With The Littles

Last weekend we enjoyed another round of date nights with the kids. We love our one on one time with them and you can tell just by their reactions that the kids love it too! This time it was Daddys turn to take Princess out and my time with my sweet boy.

D and Mal went ice skating, to eat dinner, made a stop for a toy, and enjoyed some ice cream to end the night.

Me and Bub went to Gattis for pizza and games. We were there for 2 and a half hours! Mason hit the jackpot on one of the hardest games, got lots of prizes with all his tickets, and was just happy as can be the whole evening.

We had a busy and lazy spring break week with lots of park dates, playing, nice weather, and naps!

This evening we had another family fun Friday. When we were kids we used to go eat Mexican food almost every Friday night. So I just naturally crave it on Friday nights now! The kids love it and we have a favorite little place close to the house with the best margaritas and the best part, we never wait for a table. After dinner we made a trip to one of our favorite parks and let the kids run off some energy. And we also got to make a quick visit to see baby Hudson before heading home for baths. I sure love Friday nights with my favorite people!

Happy weekend y'all!

In The Blink of an Eye

I wanted new pics of the kids. Mason begged me to stay in his tshirt and under armour shorts and well, some things aren't worth battling. So, Mallory and I played dress up and took pictures in the beautiful sunny weather that we had 2 days ago.

But, I wish I wouldn't have. She is quickly changing from my baby to a little girl. She has held on to her "baby" look so long, longer than Mason, and I am starting to see more little girl. I just want to cry.

I know my kids are growing up, I do. But I have these moments where it hits me and I just want to make it stop. Better yet, rewind, if even for a day.

I mean, why does it have to go so fast?

On another note, I love that this child likes to put on pretty clothes and dance and twirl while I capture her sweet spirit through a lens. She is a pretty amazing little thing.

So is her brother. He could not be more like me wanting to stay out of the cameras focus and in his comfy clothes!  He is a big boy who has his own opinions and the most contagious smile.

Slow down time. I demand it.